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SCI & TECHAug 20China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroadAt the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 20China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prisonThe founder of China Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison. This marks a major legal outcome for a prominent figure in the country's real estate crisis.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 20Evergrande tycoon at the heart of China property crisis jailed for lifeThe tycoon at the center of China's Evergrande property crisis has been sentenced to life imprisonment.kvia.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20China’s Military Says AI Can’t Replace Commanders. Xi Is Testing ThatFor years, the Chinese military’s own newspaper has been making a promise it may no longer be able to keep. Whenever the People’s Liberation Army Daily (Jiefangjun Bao), the official newspaper of China’s Central Military Commission, discusses artificial intelligence and command, it returns to the same reassurance: Machines may sort sensor data, draft options, and compress the time between observation and action, but the final authority, and the responsibility that comes with it, belong to the human commander. As one 2025 article puts it, AI cannot resolve the allocation of coWar on the Rocks
BUSINESSAug 20Hesai rides on lidar growth as smart cars gain ground despite China’s struggling marketChinese carmakers’ reinforced push to produce more smart vehicles could sustain growth for hi-tech component suppliers, even as the broader automotive market remains lacklustre, according to Hesai Group chief financial officer Andrew Fan. “Orders for our lidar sensors [this year] were higher than in the same period last year,” Fan told the South China Morning Post on Wednesday. “An increasing percentage of new [car] models are now fitted with lidars as brands make them more intelligent.” Hesai –...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 20China jails Evergrande founder for life, fines firm over $2bnVanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSBREAKINGAug 20Founder of China Evergrande given life in prisonthecourier.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 20No Suit Spot in China for India IncIndian corporations face difficulties finding business opportunities in China.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 20China sentences former Evergrande boss to life in prison - XinhuaChina has sentenced the former boss of Evergrande to life in prison, according to Xinhua.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 20China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prisonThe founder of China Evergrande has received a life sentence in prison. This marks a major legal outcome for a prominent figure in a significant business entity.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 20China nefariously spreads its all - pervasive influenceAn article suggests that China is expanding its pervasive influence in a negative manner. This reflects a critical view on China's geopolitical activities.shanghaisun.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 20Armed with funding boost, SpaceSail accelerates China’s push to rival Elon Musk’s StarlinkIn a record funding round for China’s satellite internet sector, domestic start-up SpaceSail has raised around 7 billion yuan (US$1 billion) to accelerate the buildout of a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) network designed to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink project. Known officially as Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, the operator of China’s Qianfan constellation completed its Series B round on Monday, according to a notice published on the website of the Shanghai United Assets and Equity...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Iran , China and Turkey rank as IEA top three diplomatic partners since 2021 | Ariana NewsIran, China, and Turkey are identified as the top three diplomatic partners of the IEA since 2021. This indicates significant international relations involving these countries.ariananews.af · Afghanistan
WORLDAug 20Why breaking noodles before cooking is considered unlucky in ChinaThis article explores the cultural belief in China that breaking noodles before cooking brings bad luck. It delves into the traditional reasons behind this superstition.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 20Smart manufacturing brings about AI - native factories in ChinaSmart manufacturing is leading to the creation of AI-native factories in China. This signifies a major advancement in industrial technology and automation.russiaherald.com · Russia
POLITICSAug 20China nefariously spreads its all - pervasive influenceThe article discusses how China is reportedly expanding its influence in a pervasive and potentially harmful manner. This highlights international concerns regarding China's global reach.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20China is defying the global bond yield surge , boosting haven appealChina's bond market is reportedly resisting the global trend of rising bond yields, which enhances its attractiveness as a safe investment. This suggests a unique economic position for China in the current global financial climate.cnbc.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appealChinese government bond yields have remained low amid a global surge.CNBC
POLITICSAug 20Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to ChinaThe Pentagon is reportedly threatening to cut funding to 30 universities due to their connections with China. This indicates a significant federal policy action impacting academic institutions and international relations.fox7austin.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20China’s Mech-Mind Robotics set to open order book for US$300m IPO, sources sayChina’s Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies plans to start taking investor orders for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next week amid a boom in artificial intelligence-driven robotics that has lifted investor enthusiasm, according to people familiar with the matter. The Meituan-backed company has started gauging interest for a listing that could raise about US$300 million, up from a US$200 million target a year ago, with its debut expected in early September, the people...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North KoreaChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing welcomed South and North Korea moving towards peaceful coexistence and called on Washington to change its “hostile policy” on Pyongyang. In talks with his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul on Wednesday, Wang said China was “always committed to playing a constructive role in the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula”, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. But he sidestepped a reporter’s question after the meeting about whether...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace partsChina is stepping up efforts to source local components for its passenger aircraft, particularly the C919 narrowbody airliner, with the focus expanding from home-grown engines to progressively replacing imported sealants, paints, bolts and other materials, according to a prominent aircraft engineer. The push means the C919, as well as future Chinese models and engines, could increasingly incorporate parts from domestic suppliers as Beijing seeks to lessen exposure to supply chain and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China logra la proeza espacial de aterrizar un cohete en reversa: el videoEl video de cuando la empresa LandSpace recuperó la primera etapa del Zhuque-3 en su segundo intento.El gigante asiático sigue acercándose a la tecnología de cohetes reutilizables desarrollada por compañías como SpaceX y Blue Origin.Clarín
POLITICSAug 19Why China will need a ‘more persuasive security offer’ to win over middle powersJust weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to visit the White House, tensions have flared between Washington and its allies after one of the administration’s sharpest rebukes yet. Speaking in Manila on August 10, Elbridge Colby, undersecretary of defence for policy, pressed regional partners to increase defence spending and align more closely with American priorities. He said Washington sought “partners, not protectorates” and cautioned against “the delusion of fashionable but...South China Morning Post